Greek Pork Souvlaki Kebabs

Name: Greek Pork Souvlaki Kebabs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 - pounds pork loin, cut into 1” cubes; 1 - cup olive oil; 1 - zest and juice of 2 lemons; 2 - tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 - cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 - small yellow onion, peeled and diced; 2 - tablespoons dry oregano; 1 - salt and pepper to taste; 1 - cup Greek yogurt; 1 - zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 - tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 - cucumber, seeded and grated; 1 - salt and pepper to taste

Prep

30 mins

Marinate

1 hrs

Cook

16 mins

Serves

Treat your taste buds to these classic pork souvlaki kabobs, marinated in a delicious lemon and garlic. Grill the kabobs until they’re tender and juicy and serve with basmati rice and an enticing homemade yogurt-cucumber sauce.

Ingredients

FOR THE PORK KABOBS

2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1” cubes

FOR THE MARINADE

1/2 cup olive oil
< zest and juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons dry oregano
< salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE YOGURT-CUCUMBER SAUCE

1 cup Greek yogurt
< zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cucumber, seeded and grated
< salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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Step 1 Of 6

Preheat grill to 375°F.

Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pork and mix until it is coated on all sides. Marinate for 1 hour to overnight.

Evenly thread pork cubes onto 4 metal skewers.

Place skewers on grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and is golden brown.

Combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, dill, cucumber, salt and pepper.

Serve your grilled pork kabobs over basmati rice with a side of yogurt-cucumber sauce.

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